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lmsmith

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I think I've noticed that the HP rating for boats is different for a tiller vs a non-tiller motor. Why is that? The non-tiller motors, what are they really called? As newbie, I'm sure I'm not using the right terminology. I'm leaning towards possibly buying a period correct (1950ish) motor first that's why I'm asking.
 
It has to do with the balance of the boat. With your weight sitting forward in the boat you can run a bigger / heavier motor.
 

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